Chapter 73 Ten Steps Ahead

• KILLIAN
• The moment Sera's gaze met mine, I knew bad news awaited me. A lump lodged in my throat as I forced myself to breathe through the dizzying rage tainting my insides. Trembling, I moved over to her side, and she handed her phone over to me. And there she was. My baby girl. My lungs constricted, straining for air as all of the worst-case scenarios flooded my mind. I took a step away from her, my lips parted as fury detonated in my chest. I didn't need any confirmation. Matteo had taken my daughter. But why? Why would he drag my little princess into our feud? Why would he do this to me? She was just a baby. Matteo wasn't the petty type. How had he stooped so low?
• My worst fears were beginning to come true, and now, I was losing myself. I could feel it. I could feel myself drowning in my rage and despair. Words were tumbling from my lips, but I couldn't hear them. Was this some sort of blackout?